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insidesocal.com
The article reports on the Los Angeles Philharmonic performance conducted by Gustavo Dudamel featuring Johannes Moser and his electric cello in Magnetar, a concerto by Enrico Chapela. It discusses the e-cello concept, the world premiere of Magnetar, and provides context about amplified instruments in modern classical music.
deadlinenews.co.uk
Deadline News reports that four musical instruments, the Conan Doyle Quartet (a cello, viola and two violins), were crafted from a sycamore tree once in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s childhood garden in Liberton, Edinburgh. The project, led by woodworker Steve Burnett, follows the creation of the Sherlock Violin and ties to charity concerts and a tribute to Conan Doyle.
soundslikesydney.com.au
Riccardo Minasi makes his Australian debut as Guest Director and violinist with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in Glorious Baroque, featuring Vivaldi's Il favorito. The program includes Jamie Hey's world premiere Cello Concerto in G minor by Federico Maria Sardelli, and performances by Melissa Farrow on period flute and Siobhan Stagg in Zelenka’s Il Diamante.
the-gadgeteer.com
The article discusses the K-Bow from Keith McMillen, a Bluetooth-enabled bow for violin, viola, cello and bass that is made of Kevlar and graphite. It describes the bow as a real-time controller with sensors for grip, tension, force, and angle, and notes that the accompanying software translates sensor data to MIDI or for live effects; it mentions the price starting at $2995.